luminescence
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To determine when the sediment was last exposed, the team used luminescence dating.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
The determination to find greatness in the ordinary gives “Song Sung Blue” a magical, unforced luminescence that much more immodest films usually lack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Their luminescence highlights the crowd while also creating a more intimate, reflective atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
The scientists used a technique called luminescence dating to work out the age of the star dune.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024
The basement was not lighted as brightly as before, although the fairies carried their own luminescence with them.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing luminescence
Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
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Power Suffix: -escence
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Physical Science - Energy - Introductory
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